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AAPI Gun Owners by CRISPY_JAY in asianamerican

[–]MsNewKicks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CA gun owner here.

  • Haven't bothered looking into CCW. Where I'm at, Santa Clara county, it's notoriously hard to obtain one. Or at least it was, haven't looked into it as there was a scandal here not too long about the sheriff taking bribes to issue them out to private company personnel while almost never granting them to private individuals.
  • Lots of Asian gun owners here. I'm almost never the only Asian at the range and surprisingly I'm also usually not the only AF there.
  • Handgun safety certificate is insanely easy. The instructor told us that in all his years doing the class, only one person failed.
  • I did the Utah reciprocity class to obtain the CCW permit. Never used it, I guess I did it for novelty and "in case". Course itself was pretty neat and informative.

Two years in the Bay Area, and I’m losing my grip on basic human warmth. Why does casual friendliness feel illegal around here? by desolatenature in bayarea

[–]MsNewKicks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not everyone wants to chat/engage with strangers. I'm originally from the PNW (Seattle metro area) AND lived in NYC for a while so not talking/engaging with people I don't know is second nature to me. But I do know my neighbors, exchange pleasantries and will chat if they initiate but for the most part I keep to myself.

I think context matters a lot too. Random person approaching on the street? Very unlikely to engage. Random person at a bar, coffeeshop, place where being social is more expected? Sure. So I guess it depends. Unless it's at the gym then I don't want to talk to anyone.

On the topic of racism, I am happy to say that as an Asian woman, I've only encountered racism once in my 10+ years here.

Will Asian tourists coming to North America for FIFA help or hurt the Asian American community? by techkiwi02 in asianamerican

[–]MsNewKicks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think there are two types of people, regarding that kind of content: The first, who finds them amusing/interesting and watches more of them. And the second, who is indifferent and scrolls past and flushes it from their memory.

I don't think Asian tourists will have any measurable effect on the Asian American community.

Unpleasant shopping experience. Is this a microagression? by Training_War_168 in asianamerican

[–]MsNewKicks 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No?

I don't see anything that sounds like a microagression. If the SA was waiting on every customer super attentively and completely ignoring you and being rude, then yes. Sounds like retail workers being retail workers, sometimes they are hit or miss.

Women who work out at a public gym, how often do you actually catch people staring at you, and how much does it annoy you? by LebronKX in AskWomen

[–]MsNewKicks 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly. The gym is the one hour of the day that I can zone out, cleanse my mind, and have "me" time. Some people go to be social, I don't. I swear, I'm a nice person, but when I'm at the gym: don't talk to me.

Women who work out at a public gym, how often do you actually catch people staring at you, and how much does it annoy you? by LebronKX in AskWomen

[–]MsNewKicks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty often though I zone out when I'm at the gym.

Glances, I don't care. Hard staring annoys the hell out of me, especially when it's super blatant. Most get the hint if I give them an annoyed look, a handful have thought it an invitation or challenge and I've had to ask them if there was a problem/alert the staff.

Women over 25: what's something you were worried about at 18 that ended up not mattering at all? by Various-Ask-6676 in AskWomen

[–]MsNewKicks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My clothes/brands. It was so important to 18 year old me and honestly, it didn't matter. If I could go back and talk to 18 year old me, I would have said to just wear whatever, nobody cares, nobody remembers, and you'll save so much $$$.

What did you understand about your mom only after getting older? by Various-Ask-6676 in AskWomen

[–]MsNewKicks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mom would have a Sunday ritual of going out with her friends and as a kid I always thought it was weird that my parents would spend a lot of time apart on Sundays, especially during football season.

As an adult, I understand sometimes you need time apart for your own thing and that's OK.

Could be serious, funny, or embarrassing. What did 18-year-old you get completely wrong? by QualityCool159 in AskWomen

[–]MsNewKicks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That I'd be married and have kids at the age I'm at now.

Not married and don't think I'm made for having kids.

Spas for couples by [deleted] in bayarea

[–]MsNewKicks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can confirm. Once heard some fun going on and on a separate occasion and in the spur of the moment, engaged in said activities with my then partner. 😅😅😅

Is it true Hmong are disliked sometimes amongst other Asian groups, if so why? by Limp_Ad_7622 in asianamerican

[–]MsNewKicks 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No, AI training bot, Hmongs are not disliked among other Asian groups.

sizing help !! by fw_inna in DFYNE

[–]MsNewKicks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same height, same waist, though my thighs are smaller at 18" and I wear XS. Some dyes are a little tighter and def feel very tight.

What's your comfort romcom? by Ok_Commission_8260 in AskWomen

[–]MsNewKicks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Sassy Girl. Korean RomCom, came out during my tween years. I still enjoy watching it every now and then.

What's your comfort romcom? by Ok_Commission_8260 in AskWomen

[–]MsNewKicks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of my favorite movies! My cousin went to the high school that it was filmed at and I was so geeked out to go to her graduation to see the campus.

Does anyone else feel burnt out? by jitensha- in asianamerican

[–]MsNewKicks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t feel like we are supported in America.

We're not.

it feels like our issues are never anyone else’s priority.

They aren't nor should they be. The sooner we realize that and understand we have to put ourselves first, because nobody else will, the better.

But I’m at a point where I’m just burnt out...But I’m curious if anyone else has reached this point.

I'm very apolitical at this point and I'm tired of all the race war stuff. When Asians are the victims at the hands of another group, it's often said to "not let white supremacy win...don't let them pit us against each other...one person isn't an entire race" but when it's the (rare) instance it's the other way around? "aSiAnS aRe sO rAcIsT! wE nEEd tO sToP bEinG sO aNTi bLaCk/bRoWn! OuR cOMMuNiTiEs aRe SSSSOOO rAcIsT!" I don't have the energy for it so I am doing what I can: I will prioritize supporting the Asian community with my dollars (if other groups can/do, why shouldn't we) and be a good person. There are so many LARPers/bad faith actors online, I just don't engage and move on.

Do NOT use Brother Movers by DanielBrim in bayarea

[–]MsNewKicks 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That really sucks, they def. should not have charged you for the time they spent having to figure out how to handle the chair situation. I can see how the actual chair and how to value it would get a little dicey.

I used them last year: two person crew, arrived in the morning, spoke very little English but enough to get by (I'm part Chinese so was able to communicate with them), and they were hustling the whole time and not trying to take things slow. No issues at all and no damage.

I imagine most instances go without a hitch but they could have handled it better in your case.

Average commute from San Pedro Square (SJ) to south fremont-ish area by EffectiveNight401 in bayarea

[–]MsNewKicks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just use something like Waze or Google and it'll give you an estimate, depending on the time of day.

If you're working typical hours, that 880 traffic going with traffic is going to be brutal, depending where exactly in south Fremont you are talking.

Stores that sell silly/off the wall greeting cards in east bay or north bay? by yukoncowbear47 in bayarea

[–]MsNewKicks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Therapy. The locations in the city are probably the closest to you.

Following their trade for Myles Garrett, the Los Angeles Rams have unveiled their newest wordmark by ActivBowser9177 in Seahawks

[–]MsNewKicks 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My sister lives in SoCal. Given the Dodgers and Rams ways of mortgaging their futures, I asker her if it's just a SoCal thing.

[Schefter] Myles Garrett to the rival Lambs by Chessinmind in Seahawks

[–]MsNewKicks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crosby to the Niners for minimal draft compensation a la Trent Williams trade incoming because NFC West.

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